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Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES) News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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20th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
ACRES ATTENDED THE ASIA FOR ANIMALS 2015 CONFERENCE IN BORNEO
This year, the Asia for Animals (AFA) Conference took place in Kuching, Sarawak. This bi-annual conference brings together animal advocates from all over Asia (and further afield) to network, share experiences and knowledge, and present on a wide range of animal protection issues. Through lectures and work discussion groups, organisations can discuss problems they are facing, discuss best practices, and share what has worked for them...
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THE LOSS OF A HIGHER RANKING FEMALE MACAQUE
19th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THE LOSS OF A HIGHER RANKING FEMALE MACAQUE
Macaques live in troops with a female-bonded social structure. Females do not leave their natal group, whereas males leave as they mature. Troops usually have an alpha male, but social bonds between females exceed those between males. Hierarchal rankings are important to the social structure of macaques. Macaques are nepotistic, meaning daughters inherit the rank of their mother.
Marissa was a higher ranked female macaque from the Lornie Troop. Sadl...
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18th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU TIRTHA FOR YOUR HELP IN OCTOBER!
Tirtha Medappa from the University of Nottingham is volunteering with the animal care department this October. During her stint with us, she has been part of the team responsible for the daily operations at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre. Tirtha has been a great help, and is always ensuring that things run smoothly!
Dear Tirtha, we sincerely appreciate your help, and we wish you all the best for your studies!
#ACRESVolunteer
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18th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
THANK YOU, WARPIGS!
Today, we want to mention a special group who have tirelessly supported the animals! They are Warpigs Singapore: a motorcycle club whose members have a soft spot for animals and want to end animal cruelty!
Warpigs approached us last December and helped us with fundraising during our ACRES ‘End Animal Cruelty’ carwash. Two weeks ago, they continued their efforts during our World Animal Day event, providing photo opportunities and joyrides for excited donors!
So thank yo...
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17th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SATURDAY CRIME NIGHT – RISING CONCERNS OVER RED-EARED SLIDER RELEASES
Did you know that the red-eared slider (terrapin) - a species commonly spotted in Singapore’s parks and reservoirs- is actually not native to Singapore, and is in fact native to North America?
Often found for sale (legally) in pet shops as hatchlings, they are bought to be kept as pets. They are often on sale for just a few dollars, encouraging impulse-buying. Unfortunately, many people don’t realise that these tiny h...
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17th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
UWCSEA (DOVER) GRADE 1 SERVICE DAY
The Grade 1 students at UWCSEA (Dover) had a kick-start on their Service Day with the ACRES Education Team, gaining a better understanding of the importance of helping animals in our daily lives.
Some students excitedly shared their encounters with native animals (namely snakes and monkeys) with the ACRES Education Team.
They learned that everyone has a part to play in keeping our native wild animals safe and free in Singapore. These animals should be left ...
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16th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
NATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE ROUNDUP: 16 OCTOBER 2015
1. (Top left) Goal is a reticulated python who was found tangled up in a goal post. Thanks to the concerned member of the public who called our hotline, Goal was safely freed by our rescue team. Reticulated pythons are one of the commonly sighted non-venomous snakes native to Singapore. They feed mainly on rats, and they use the drains and canals to navigate around looking for rodents. If sighted in canals, parks and nature spaces, please remember...
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Ginger And Bear | Ginger And Bear
14th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
GINGER AND BEAR PARTNERS UP WITH ACRES!
A local online shop, Ginger and Bear, has kindly agreed to raise funds for the animals! A certain percentage of proceeds from the ‘Cause’ section of their web store will go to ACRES. The merchandise on offer ranges from their new series of leashes and collars, to cute and quirky postcards by artist Wielselblitz, and even animal themed paper clips (you should really check these out!) They make great gifts, especially with the festive season just aroun...
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14th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS?
ACRES is conducting research on the dolphins in Singapore waters. We aim to establish population numbers, estimate the distribution, analyse the social structure and identify the threats faced by the dolphins. We aim to develop conservation strategies to protect the dolphins in our waters.
A lot of you have asked if the research involves SWIMMING with the dolphins. The answer is NO. We are conducting non-invasive research from a boat, keeping an appropriate distance t...
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13th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
JOEY’S BASKING SPOT
Joey is a Chinese softshell turtle who was rescued in late 2013 with a severely deformed shell. She had been (illegally) kept by a member of public for over 10 years.
When we receive new animals, we take time to observe their behaviour, to understand what they like to do, their favourite food, basking spot, hiding spots, etc. Our turtle enclosures are designed such that half the enclosure receives natural sunlight for half the day. We observed that Joey liked to use her ...
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11th Oct 2015, by Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
SAYONARA MASAKO-SAN!
Shimomura Masako, an international volunteer from Japan, showed much professionalism working at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre recently, despite the hazy conditions in Singapore. She has been through thick and thin (haze) with us and, instead of complaining, she volunteered to follow the wildlife rescue team on their missions to understand more about our native wildlife.
In exchange for the knowledge she acquired during her stay with us, she offered to whip up some wonde...
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